Jaswant Thada – A Cenotaph Also Called Taj Mahal of Marwar
Jaswant Thada is a royal cenotaph or chhatri located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The cenotaph, was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh (1895-1911), of Jodhpur State in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II (1873-1895); the 33rd Rathore ruler of Jodhpur state.
Umaid Bhawan Palace – Last Palace Built in Rajasthan Before Independence
Home to the erstwhile royal family of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is located in the heart of the city. The palace is a shining example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, with the highlight being its special Chittar sandstone that gives the palace a dazzling appearance. Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, is the 6th largest private residence in the world. A part of the palace is managed by Taj Hotels, as a heritage hotel since 1971.
Balsamand Lake and Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Balsamand Lake is an artificial lake situated 5 kms from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. A popular picnic spot, the lake was built by Balak Rao Pratihar in 1159 AD who belongs to the kshatriya community. The man-made lake is recorded as India’s first artificial lake; was created to serve the purpose of water reservoir for the people of Mandore. The lake with a length of 1 kms, breadth of 50 metres and a depth of 15 metres is noted for the huge Balsamand Lake Palace that was added later as a summer palace on its shore, and has now been converted into a Heritage 5-star hotel.
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
